What does scrubber mean?

Definitions for scrubber
ˈskrʌb ərscrub·ber

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. scrubbernoun

    a worker who uses a scrub brush to clean a surface (usually a floor or deck)

  2. scrub brush, scrubbing brush, scrubbernoun

    a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning

  3. scrubbernoun

    a purifier that removes impurities from a gas

GCIDE

  1. Scrubbernoun

    (Manufacturing) a device for removing pollutants from a gas stream, especially for removing sulfur oxides from processes burning coal or oil.

  2. Scrubbernoun

    One who, or that which, scrubs; esp., a brush or machine used in scrubbing.

  3. Scrubbernoun

    a stunted or emaciated steer.

Wiktionary

  1. scrubbernoun

    A person or appliance that cleans floors etc by scrubbing

  2. scrubbernoun

    A device that removes impurities from gases

  3. scrubbernoun

    A prostitute, or a slovenly woman

Wikipedia

  1. Scrubber

    Scrubber systems (e.g. chemical scrubbers, gas scrubbers) are a diverse group of air pollution control devices that can be used to remove some particulates and/or gases from industrial exhaust streams. An early application of a carbon dioxide scrubber was in the submarine the Ictíneo I, in 1859; a role for which they continue to be used today. Traditionally, the term "scrubber" has referred to pollution control devices that use liquid to wash unwanted pollutants from a gas stream. Recently, the term has also been used to describe systems that inject a dry reagent or slurry into a dirty exhaust stream to "wash out" acid gases. Scrubbers are one of the primary devices that control gaseous emissions, especially acid gases. Scrubbers can also be used for heat recovery from hot gases by flue-gas condensation. They are also used for the high flows in solar, PV, or LED processes.There are several methods to remove toxic or corrosive compounds from exhaust gas and neutralize it.

ChatGPT

  1. scrubber

    A scrubber is a device or tool used primarily for the removal of unwanted substances such as dust, dirt, or pollutants from a gas or liquid stream. In industrial processes, this often involves eliminating harmful chemicals or gaseous emissions. In a more everyday context, a scrubber can refer to a cleaning tool, such as a brush or a sponge, that is used to remove grime or dirt from surfaces.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Scrubbernoun

    one who, or that which, scrubs; esp., a brush used in scrubbing

  2. Scrubbernoun

    a gas washer. See under Gas

Wikidata

  1. Scrubber

    Scrubber systems are a diverse group of air pollution control devices that can be used to remove some particulates and/or gases from industrial exhaust streams. The first air scrubber was designed to remove carbon dioxide from the air of an early submarine, the Ictineo I, a role which they continue to be used for to this day. Traditionally, the term "scrubber" has referred to pollution control devices that use liquid to wash unwanted pollutants from a gas stream. Recently, the term is also used to describe systems that inject a dry reagent or slurry into a dirty exhaust stream to "wash out" acid gases. Scrubbers are one of the primary devices that control gaseous emissions, especially acid gases. Scrubbers can also be used for heat recovery from hot gases by flue-gas condensation. There are several methods to remove toxic or corrosive compounds from exhaust gas and neutralize it.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of scrubber in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of scrubber in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of scrubber in a Sentence

  1. Rahul Kapoor:

    One cargo loading at current elevated rate levels can not only finance the scrubber capex, but also account for extra costs incurred to install the scrubber at a later date.

  2. Lois Zabrocky:

    With the narrow price differential, it doubles the length of time for scrubber payback. Seaways installed scrubbers on our highest-consuming ships and the payback period is likely within 2-3 years.

  3. Rahul Kapoor:

    Current rate levels are a no-brainer for pushing back scrubber retrofitting.

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